How a Coalition of Immigration Groups is Advocating for Broad Social and Political Change: New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)

Jan 06, 2005 | by
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In the late 1990's members of the New York Immigration Coalition took the bold step of beginning to use their collective clout to be effective, not just on immigration policy, but on issues like housing, education and health care. They have found strength in the core issues that knit them together. Director Margie McHugh and coalition members engage in power sharing, voter education, policy development and above all, winning.